17 Days
May to September
Islamabad Airport
Shimshal Valley
18+
This spectacular trek takes us to one of the most remotely inhabited areas of the Karakoram. To find Hunza traditions still alive, you need to travel to more difficult and remote valleys like Shimshal.
Our drive takes us through all of the Hunza Valley, and the trek leads past rugged mountains, through a narrow gorge, which opens up at the Shimshal Village, where about 120 families of 1000 Shimshal people, all of them Ismaili live in the hamlets surrounded by terraced and irrigated fields. Spend a free day for exploration before your out bound trek on the same route.
The courageous and well acclimatized can cross over Chapchingol Pass (5150m) down to Kuksel stream, and back to the Karakoram Highway below Khunjerab Pass.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 6,340 m |
| Best Season | June – September |
| Distance of Trek | Approx. 70–80 km |
| Trek Standard | Strenuous / High-altitude trekking |
| Start Trek | Shimshal Village |
| Finish Trek | Shimshal / Karakoram Highway |
| Camp Nights | 8–10 approx. |
| Hotel Nights | 2–3 approx. |
| Duration | 14–16 days |
| Zone | Open |
| Range | Karakoram |
| Mode of Travel | Jeep + Trekking |
Depart from Islamabad/Gilgit
Drive along the Karakoram Highway
Overnight at hotel in Passu
Jeep drive on high, narrow off-road track
Enter Shimshal Valley
Overnight in tents
Organize gear
Briefing with climbing guide
Acclimatization walk
Overnight in camp
Easy to moderate uphill trail
Beautiful views of Yazghil Glacier
Overnight in camp
Rocky terrain, gradual ascent
Alpine meadows and yak pastures
Overnight in camp
Cross glacial streams
Camp near high-altitude pasture
Overnight in camp
Downhill and level walk
Set camp near river
Overnight in tents
Free day
Optional acclimatization hike
Overnight in camp
Steep sections
Arrive at BC with amazing views
Overnight in camp
Establish high point if needed
Summit push
Return to base camp
Reserve weather days
One of the hardest days
Snow slopes, rope support
Descend to Koksil
Overnight camp
Used in case of delay during climbing or pass crossing
End of trek
Drive to Karimabad
Overnight at hotel
Visit Baltit Fort, Altit Fort
Eagle’s Nest view point
Local markets
Overnight at hotel
Travel to Gilgit or direct to Islamabad
Tour ends
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